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Multi-Hazards Field Technician 2

Employer
University of Oregon
Location
Oregon, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Aug 3, 2022

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Multi-Hazards Field Technician 2

Job no: 528861
Work type: Faculty - Career
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants, Earth Science

Department: Earth Sciences
Rank: Research Assistant
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins
Immediately; apply by February 8, 2022 to ensure consideration
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter and a resume.
Department Summary
The Oregon Hazards Lab (O-HAZ) uses science, technology, and community engagement to understand, monitor, and mitigate multi-hazards within the Pacific Northwest. O-HAZ resides as a research facility within the Department of Earth Sciences (ERTH), consisting of ERTH faculty, 7 full-time professional staff, graduate and undergraduate students, and temporary specialists. O-HAZ works with broad consortium of collaborators within the University of Oregon and with external groups across the Northwestern U.S.

The Department of Earth Sciences is an instructional department within the College of Arts and Sciences that supports significant research activities in a wide range of fields in Earth and Environmental Science. The Department includes approximately 30 faculty (including TTF and NTTF), many of whom have large research grants, 42 graduate students, 90 undergraduate majors, seven research associates, ten post-docs, two classified employees, eight student employees, emeriti faculty, and various visiting professors, courtesy professors, and career and pro tempore instructors.
Position Summary
The Department of Earth Sciences seeks a field technician with advanced skills to pursue our mission of real-time, multi-hazards monitoring. Based in Eugene, OR, this position travels across Oregon and adjacent states to maintain and operate a monitoring system that collects scientific data to increase public safety and resiliency.

This position will lead efforts to monitor, troubleshoot, repair, construct, install, test, and maintain digital instrumentation, data telemetry infrastructure, and networking systems. This position emphasizes the design and maintenance of digital monitoring systems and related telemetry. We value the capacity to work independently with minimal direct supervision as well as in a highly coordinated fashion within a collegial team, both in the lab and the field. The position involves coordinating with the federal, state, and local agencies to define and employ best practices, and to communicate technological innovations.

Additional Requirements of Position:
  • Comfort working outdoors in adverse weather.
  • Ability to climb and work on towers or other vertical structures using double-rope access techniques.
  • Ability to carry equipment for short distances over uneven terrain.
  • Ability to operate 4x4 vehicle daily, often in off-road environments.
    Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field and two years of experience as an electronic technician; OR
  • Bachelor's degree and equivalent experience.
    Professional Competencies
  • Proven ability to work well both autonomously and in a team-oriented group.
  • Knowledgeable in basic networking protocols.
  • Knowledge of and experience with computerized databases.
  • Knowledge of installation practices and all related preparatory actions. Knowledge of full suite of safety protocols.
    Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with 12/24/48VDC power systems.
  • Demonstrable experience in radio telemetry systems in both the licensed and unlicensed spectrum.
  • Advanced knowledge of autonomous power systems.
  • Expert knowledge of networking protocols and networking device configurations.
  • Advanced knowledge of seismic data collection systems and devices.
  • Advanced experience in station design and deployments suitable for harsh outdoor environments.
  • Two years' experience managing personnel.
  • Direct experience with, or responsibility for, grant-writing, budget management, and project management.
  • Experience with deploying scientific equipment in remote field settings.
  • Two years of experience with seismic or related data acquisition systems.

    University of Oregon students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccine.

    The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

    The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

    UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

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    To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/528861/multihazards-field-technician-2



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